@shekinahcancook Not an issue for me any more, but obviously washable pads, period underwear & cups are more sustainable. Might be a bit overwhelming for some young people & neurodiverse people, & impractical for people in difficult/unstable housing or sleeping rough.
A question for followers who are not autistic or ADHD. Given that I post & engage in discussions about a lot of different topics, would you prefer that I confine these discussions to a separate dedicated account, which you would be welcome to follow if you find it interesting/educational? Some people run 2 accounts to avoid “outing themselves” to the wider world, which might might them vulnerable to discrimination & unpleasantness at work or with friends or family members who have not accepted & supported their neurodiverse status. I’m retired, but I haven’t yet “outed” myself to many people in my circles, most of whom aren’t (yet) on mastodon. However I’m afraid that if I ran 2 separate accounts, I’d keep forgetting one & miss out on what I get from the people on that account. (Of course there will be some who have already muted me, & that’s fine too!😂😂😂)
Here I am, in my 60s, & only really waking up to the extent that the values & attitudes of a dominant culture shape our actions. Even when the people who have set those things aren’t people “like us”. This is why it can take so long to throw off the ignorance & bigotry of the past. As children, we absorb those things, even if they go against own nature, or our own interests. Women will sometimes support the patriarchy. Aspirational working class people will sometimes support economically conservative politicians. A child who feels strongly about social justice might grow into a “well meaning” adult who does “good” things in a patronising or paternalistic manner. If & when we realise such things, we have to confront them & decide whether to shake them off & learn new ways, or respond defensively, fighting to stay the same. And if it’s the latter, who are we going to hurt? Those who need our support? Our family? Ourselves?
@msquebanh@GreenRoc Thank you. Like many people who are passionate about social justice, I’ve often been critical of those who express prejudiced views, but understanding that everyone is, to some extent, a product of their culture is important. We all need to look in the mirror & examine what we see there from time to time.
So today we jumped on a ferry to Greenwich Point, walked along the coast, found a lovely cafe for brunch, then ferry back to Circular Quay & refreshments in The Rocks. Not too shabby.
@Susan60 I appreciate it! :) I just wish fediverse software can interoperate better, follow and boost bots are just soooo 2014... ( Or so I heard, there was apparently a time when relays aren't even a thing lol)
Voted today. A few “No against division” people, but more yes including new local member for that (neighbouring) electorate. I was gruffer than I meant to be with the people handing out “No” leaflets. Was nice to chat briefly with Michelle Ananda Rajah, who was much happier & more relaxed than when I saw her in May ‘22.
Used my new cookbook yesterday, by @Kon & his mum. My dishes didn’t look as amazing as the photos in his lovely book, but tasted great. Zucchini salad surprisingly tasty. #Cooking#Vegetarian
Just glanced at Facebook. Old school “friend” trying to tell me how good J Price is on referendum. Same woman supported Trump, wouldn’t get vax boosters or mask, thinks Proud Boys are misunderstood. Sheesh.
So a word. Solar installers have access to aerial photos which tells them a lot of what they need to know to give you a quote, but not enough. Small but significant details can make a big difference. #Solar
Interesting conversation with someone with similar basic values as my own, but determined to criticise, judge & attack. I’ve been there. The anger & frustration that build up & spew out. It’s alienating & destructive. When there is a possibility of common ground, it’s a starting point. I’m not saying that compromises are always justified. Sometimes strong stands need to be made. But assuming a moral superiority & attempting to belittle all those whom don’t join you on that supposed moral high ground isn’t going to get things done.
My own experience has been that I needed to deal with my own stuff, my pain, anger & frustration. It wasn’t easy for several reasons. Fragmented memories, lack of corroborating sources & the fact that my neurodiverse status went unrecognised meant that some incorrect or flawed assumptions are made. But I did resolve some of that anger & hurt. I did learn to recognise (usually), when my responses to issues were being driven by my own issues. I did learn (or begin to learn) to be alert to any tendency to project things onto others, to make unfair & sometimes unfair judgements. I admire the passion that some people bring with them in their work on “good causes” or resistance against damaging policies etc. But when their anger is taken out on potential allies because of a failure to resolve personal issues, they risk doing more harm than good.
I’m learning about my “inner voice”. Apparently for some people, it’s the voice that switches on when they’re pondering, preparing for a conversation/lecture/performance/interview etc. But for others, it’s always on, unless thoroughly engaged with an external stimulus. It’s what might distract us from a boring task, lecture, conversation, TV show etc. Or it might make a boring task possible. Or it might be really irritating, making us tired & short tempered. #ADHD
@jpm@stib Someone’s gone to the bother & expense of developing it, but unless efforts are made to collect & compost it, yes, it’s greenwashing. Chances are the original developer was sincere.